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February 15, 2013 Author:

Jay-Z may seem like an unlikely guide for growing your creative business, but in this post we share 5 lessons from his journey to the top that you can apply to your own creative endeavors. Read More

5 Things Jay-Z Can Teach You About Running Your Creative Business

  • February 4, 2013

    Improve Your Editing – Understanding Scriptwriting

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    As an editor, the key to shaping the story hidden amid the footage is to understand the fundamentals of scriptwriting. The two tweets below got me inspired to put together a post on scriptwriting and storytelling for editors and creatives alike.  If you’re like me and keen to beef up your story structure skills, these scriptwriting tips [...] Read More

  • January 31, 2013

    Lessons in Creativity from Pixar

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    Learning how to be a better creative is crucial to all creative professionals regardless of what field you’re specifically in. Check out these great resources from the folks at Pixar on how to be a better creative. Read More

  • January 29, 2013

    Smoke ConnectFX: The Paint Node

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    Learn how to paint with images and how to get the most out of the Paint Node inside Autodesk Smoke. I am not an artist…I freely and honestly admit that. But the Paint Node in Smoke, gives me the power to paint with pictures and create some artistic images. The Paint Node is often misunderstood and [...] Read More

  • December 19, 2012

    Working for Free? Considerations for Creative Professionals

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    Does it ever pay to work for free? In this post, we consider 3 reasons why it actually may prove beneficial for creative professionals, like video editors and photographers, to take on unpaid work. Read More

  • December 12, 2012

    Moving to Avid? These Resources Will Help You Make The Jump

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    Making a switch to Avid for video editing? In this post, we provide some resources for any editor looking to quickly get up to speed on editing in Avid Media Composer. Tons of useful info! Read More

  • December 6, 2012

    Mastering The Film Slate

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    Knowing how to properly use a film slate is an essential tool in video and filmmaking – both for those on the production and post production side. In this post we explore some tips for clapper board success. Read More